
Rabbit Supply Checklist
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Indoor housing
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Puppy pen 30-36 inches or higher so your rabbit can’t jump out
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Rabbit safe hutch (can be found on/at Petsmart, Mr Pets, Amazon, Ebay, Wish and local feed stores sometimes carry rabbit hutches) Don’t forget to make sure your bunny has a non-wired section of the hutch to prevent sore hocks (feet)
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Wire covers
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Plastic sleeves can be neatly connected to your wall. (Home depot)
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Flex tubing is another great option for covering and/or bundling wires
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Furniture / baseboard protection
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Puppy pens can help block off areas or confine your rabbit to a safe area of a room.
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Metal baby gates can be used to block off rooms.
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Storage cube panels can be attached to the bottoms of baby gates with zip ties if the slats are too far apart.
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Litter box
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A medium-sized cat litter box (no top) or a shallow storage container will do.
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Rabbit-safe litter
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We recommend horse bedding pellets (we find it absorbs and traps odors the best)
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Food / water bowls
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Glass pet water bottle that can be attached to the cage are easy to clean and can easily replace the spout
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Ceramic dishes are heavy enough so your rabbit can’t tip them over
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Hay feeder
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This helps keep hay fresh and available to your rabbit (you may place the hay directly onto the pellets in the litter tray as well)
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Floor Protector - you may want to protect your floor in the bunny area
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Make sure to get a hard plastic one to resist chewing - examples: shop flooring, piece of laminate, office chair floor protector at Staples
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Food (hay, pellets, vegetables, and water)
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You can buy a bale from a local farmer or feed store if you have space for a tub to keep the hay confined (check local Craigslist ads)
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We sell hay, ask us about it!
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Mr. Pets and Petsmart
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Cardboard box
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You can create a cardboard castle by cutting doorways and windows in a large cardboard box, don’t forget to remove any tape and use cardboard with minimal ink
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Chew toys
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Sea grass mats are acceptable to chew and can be used to cover areas
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Woven grass play balls are also a favorite for distraction
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Wood and rope activity centers/toys capture rabbits’ interest
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Some bird toys are safe. Cotton strings are not the safest for rabbits.
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Sisal twine is the safest for rabbits to consume like they would hay!
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Ask us about our homemade rabbit toys!!
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Nail clippers/Hair Brush
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You will need to regularly trim your bunny’s nails. If your rabbit has dark claws, a small flashlight helps you to locate the quick and avoid it. If you hit the quick you may use a small amount of flour to stop the bleeding, you’ll have to hold your bunny in the meantime to help keep your furry friend calm.
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Rabbits can't vomit!! That makes it very important to brush them especially during heat waves, they shed like madness!
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